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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALDARA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Basal and squamus sell | Fatique, weakness, slight chest pressure,ringing in my ears, itching. | Previous to using Aldara I had 4 MOH surgeries on my legs in a period of about 18 months. I had already used Aldara on my chest and knew about the burning,oozing,blisters and redness. The main side effect is fatique...every day and weakness in my legs.I applied the cream Sunday and Wednesday for the BC and Sunday,Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to the SC. And it is working well. My sores were very sensitve to heat and did itch when they fist came out. I used 2% cortisone cream occasionally on the nights when I didn't use Aldara. The end of my treatment is 12/22. I did take 3 "breaks" (2 applications) each time). The directions say not to extend the procedure to make up for breaks. If stuff still breaking out I'll check with my Dr. I retired last year and I doubt I could do the procedure if I was working. | F | 70 | 14 weeks 5% 2X W | 12/6/2010 | 4 | GW or HPV | Itching, dry skin, chaffing, flaking, redness, oozing, burning, site hair loss...etc | I have been using Aldara for 2.5 months. Here is my take on it: Use it as directed online on the site. Read all you can about it and expect side effects you don't like but can live with. At this point I had to shave my genital area in order to find warts. Thats a good thing. Am I sore, red, and itchy? YUP. I am hoping I am about done with my treatment. I had new warts appear during treatment but they too went away after being treated. It just takes time. The only other treatment I have been using is a large mens vitamin and some extra vitamins. | M | 37 | 2.5 months As needed 3X W | 11/28/2010 | 2 | HPV/GW | blisters,sickness,fever,unable to walk or move without pain, hard to pass urine | wouldnt recommend this cream! got diagnosed with gw 1month ago, was referred to my local GUM clinic, doctor sprayed the 4 that showed to help with the cream, on the following friday i appled the aldara cream to where it was needed, next day was sick and had a fever, next day got out of bed with much difficulty, looked in the morror, everywhere was inflammed and blisters which were clearly infected as they were green :S next few days were really uncomfortable to pass urine so enough was enough, i visited my local doctor and all she could tell me was that i had taken a severe reaction to either the cream or the spray, still waiting for blisters to heal so i can carry on treatment, although people are different i still wouldnt recomment using this cream, anything but it would be better! | F | 21 | 1 days 3X W | 11/26/2010 | 3 | HPV | What does the chemical burn look like? My Dr says it looks like i have herpes but the test keeps coming back negitive. I see all these comments about people having the same issue but what does the chemical burn actually loook like??? PLEASE HELP | M | 21 | 6 weeks 2X W | 11/11/2010 | 1 | G-Warts | Chemical burns, open sores, in agony and very depressed BUT read my comments if you want some helpful advice!! | 2 Months ago I was diagnosed with 5 small warts around my bum and vagina, they were frozen which reduced the size and I was prescribed Aldara to use one week from having my warts frozen. Now to be honest I did not read the instructions as well as I should have but mydoctor did not make clear how important application was! I did wash it off after 6 hours but I definitely applied too much, within 24 hours the soreness and burning began. Weeing became excruiating and I could not move or go to work. I found it hard to talk to anyone because having warts is a delicate subject - then I got a mirror and saw the open sores and swelling - I totally freaked out and all I wanted was some helpful advice. I must be honest, it was at this point I discovered this website and read everyone's horror stories but little advice or advice. I read that the symptoms are like that of Herpes even though its not and the next day I went to my GP who yes said she thought I had Herpes and ignored my complaint that it was the Aldara. She prescribed me Herpes treatment and paracetamol! I was devastated so I decided to go to my walk in Sexual Health Clinic - GUM clinic in London. They listened and thankfully had heard of Aldara giving people terrible reactions - after examining me and being so understanding they prescribed me a strong codeine painkiller and most importantly a miracle steroid cream called "Fucibet" with 2 days the sores eased and my mental state got better because I could se | F | 30 | 1 days 3X W | 11/5/2010 | 4 | bsc, ak | itching, redness, oozing sores, body aches, fatigue | I've been using Aldara with success for about eight years. I have "Fitzpatrick" skin type and have been dealing with Aks and Bsc since I was 27 - a result of hanging at the beach in So Cal. I am predisposed to basal cell clusters so when i notice one, with almost a certainty there are more hidden under the surface. I have treated bsc on my face, neck, chest, back and arms all with the same reaction. When I first stared using Aldara it was more depressing, causing me anxiety because of the ugly appearence. Only once, when I self-treated a large area of my chest, were the side effects really hard on me - bad body aches and fatigue. I relied on IBP and that helped greatly. As for scars: I do have a few very light ones, but not many and not really very noticiable - I am actually happy with the renewed healthier look of my facial skin after full recovery from the treatment. I live with the knowledge that I will probably treat some area of my body yearly for the rest of my life - a little depressing but i deal with it. My Doc has told me that some of the broad reaction is due to the general sun damged state of my skin and not all is actually bsc. The main thing I have learned is that very, very little goes a long, long way. Over application increases the severity of the side effects. Like with any medication, we all may suffer side effects that very, but all-in-all I am satisfied with aldara. | M | 52 | 6 weeks 3X W | 11/4/2010 | 1 | Wart | Loss of sensation/nerve damage in penis (on-going) Hair growth on penis (permanent) Sensitive red skin on penis (permanent) Headaches Dizziness Ear pain | Stay away!!! This is chemotherapy for a wart which could be frozen off with zero side effects!!! This will damage your body and should taken off the market!!!! | M | 43 | 30 days 3x / week 3X W | 11/3/2010 | 4 | GHPV | The only problem I had with the drug were the lack of clear instructions for it's use. It is incredibly important that you follow the instructions to the letter. If you don't the side effects can be severe. Read a lot of stuff online first to know what you're going into. The first time I tried the treatment I got a very severe chemical burn on my scrotum, and this is 100% my fault, not the fault of the drug. While you might think it is your doctor's responsibility, or the pharmacist's, to tell you everything you need to know you should never rely on them completely. Only apply to the areas that need it. Make sure you stick strictly to the schedule. Be aware of other sensitive areas that may come in contact with the treated area. Make sure you wash it off after it has been on for the directed amount of time, I believe 6-10 hours. Only take the drug for as long as they tell you to. If you follow all instructions it works great, otherwise be prepared to suffer. | M | 22 | 1 months 3X W | 10/31/2010 | 5 | i have Genital Warts | i have been using aldara for 3 week i am now half way through my treatment. in the first week i only had one patch but by the end of that week i had gained another patch. and theni started using the cream on both side. the right patch when crusty and shrunk and peeled off and the left patch has just shrunk. my skin is just very red and has scally little circles on it. very itchy but tolerable. | i think it is very good so far. easy to use. | F | 17 | 3 weeks 1 sachet 1X O | 10/28/2010 | 3 | HPV / GW | Blistering, not on the application site, but an area that was exposed to the cream. | Ok, so I'm on week 3 of taking this stuff. About 4 or 5 days ago, while showering, I noticed I had a blister on my scrotum. Mind you, I'm applying this on my shaft, but due to the nature of the areas, I guess it was bound to happen that my scrotum would get exposed to the medication. I was contemplating scheduling an appointment with my doctor to get the blister looked at (there's also redness surrounding the area of the blister), but figured I'd hold off a few days. I know it says not to bandage the area that you're applying the medication too... but quite frankly, I didn't want to apply this stuff again and have it burn the heck out of the already irritated area. So the last two applications, I've covered the areas with a band-aid and gone to sleep. Currently treating two warts, one has gone away completely, the other is gradually decreasing in size. It's Thursday now, I noticed the blister on Saturday, if by the end of this upcoming weekend - the blister hasn't healed, I'm going to see my doctor. It's rather painful to be honest. When I wake up in the mornings and try and get off the couch, it starts to burn and cause discomfort. When I walk around, it causes discomfort. If things shift the wrong way and brush past it, it causes discomfort. This wasn't really what I had signed up for, but I'm going to bite the bullet and continue with the course of the treatment. I'm fortunate enough to only have a small area that needs to be treated, and it seems to be going | M | 26 | 3 weeks 3X W | 10/28/2010 | 3 | genital | After 3 years, I still have pain in may sexual relation. Aldara had leave my skin very sensible. It cure my HPV, but bring me another problem: pain and burning sensation during my relationships. | there's any solution for that? I tried a lot of things, talked so many time with my doctor, but no solution until now. | F | 26 | 1X day | 10/28/2010 | 3 | gw | none | So i have been using Aldara for 2 weeks i have had no side effects i did read this forum before using it and it scared me into not wanting to use it but i made sure i was VERY careful when applying and to not apply too much. I have very small warts in a line from bottom of vagina to almost my anus, i am hoping this treatment will help because so far i havent noticed any difference at all they are not getting smaller or bigger just kind of a stand still. I am confident that it will help i have a friend also who has used this product with no side effects and it seemed to work for them. as far as some of these horrible side effects that i have read on here im so sorry that sucks just please take special care applying this med | F | 30 | 2 weeks 3X W | 10/26/2010 | 4 | HPV - Genital Warts (Men) | My first experience with Aldara was with a wart on my finger. I had an enormous disgusting stubborn DEEPLY EMBEDDED wart on my finger for 2 yrs until I got the nerve to see a dermatologist. He basically cut it, gouged it, then decided to torch the thing off which was ridiculously horrific to watch (my finger was numbed prior). But certain parts of the wart still remained after the healing began. So then he performed freezing on those parts. He told me to apply Aldara once a day to the open wound. Because here's the deal: There sooo many layers of skin. For maximum penetration the Aldara sets off your immune system when it's closer to wart and your bloodstream. My finger cleared up completely after 2 weeks. | So flash forward to a few months. I found out I had HUNDREDS of genital warts around my anus, in the area close to the base of my scrotum, and even two big ones on the actual hole itself, with parts of it being inside. So imagine the horror this is my case. So the doctor performed a folgoration (sp?) which is basically putting me to sleep and then torching all the warts off in one swoop. The two weeks of recovery that followed were ok. I was in pain, but the pain went away more and more every day. My anal area seemed to be smoother when I could touch it with soap in the shower. However, it's expected that some of the warts may return, in which case my doctor says is not uncommon. So I went back after the folgoration and yep, there are a few warts that popped up again. So applied a cream, that burned a bit, to the warts and then told me to use Aldara (as prescribed) in the area for the next 3 wks. He told me that the way to cure this is thru relentless treatment. I believe him. Aldara worked on my 2 yr wart on my finger and I'm hoping it works on all these damn little ones on my anus. I'll keep you posted! So far it's treatment #2 and my anal area is sore as hell. Luckily I have lidocaine cream to numb that area if it gets too unbearable. I'll keep you posted on the progress. | M | 29 | 3 days 30 mg 1X day | 10/23/2010 | 3 | sun spots on face | lumpy sores on face,slight headaches only early yet only in second week. | Not sure to keep going or not.Scared of bad comments on site but good ones make me not want to give up.Little bit depressed but think thats more about how bad I look.Only treating sides of face at moment.My mum has used this few times has had good results and shes in her 60s.No flue symtoms as yet.My spots on face are very sore today so think will give it rest for couple of days.Whats good to put on area inbetween to sooth skin.Will try keep posted with more as go on. | F | 43 | 4 weeks 1X day | 10/14/2010 | 1 | BCC on forehead | hearing loss, sjogrens, IBS, vascular leakage syndrome, perephial neuropathy, fibromyalgia, parkinsons | Anyone interested in pursuing a class action suit against Aldara and 3M should contact me on www.aldara1.com Scores of injured victims have already contacted me but I need more. Also, for anyone interested in "seeing" other injured victims sharing their experiences with Adlara you should get the 92-minute DVD documentary "One Answer to Cancer" at http://www.oneanswertocancermovie.com , a trailer is on this page. Physicians discuss the drug as well. | M | 62 | 25 days 1/2 packet 1X day | 10/9/2010 | 5 | Basal Cell Carcenoma | Slight Flu like symptoms. Tiredness. Red swollen lesions on area. | This is the 6th BCC I have treated this way. No problems other than minor side effects. | M | 46 | 6 weeks 1X day | 10/5/2010 | 5 | HPV - GW | None!!! | I used Aldara for genital warts. I read all the reviews on this site first. I was skeptical, and scared to use it. However, I am so glad I did. This stuff works, so long as you use it right. I used one packet for 3 applications. Just a tiny amount on each wart. After the 3rd applicaton (5-6 days later) all my warts were GONE. And I had a lot of them, big and small. It's been 4 months now and they have not returned. My only gripe is that I paid for 12, expensive packets of Aldara, and now still have 11 of them that haven't been used. | F | 26 | 1 weeks 3X W | 10/1/2010 | 1 | GW | THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. My name is madelynn i received an email from someone named Pam and wrote them back but it said your email did not exist. I got one of those mailer-demon things. So please try again or send me an alternate email address. Thank you :) My email: [email protected] | F | 1 | 2 days 3X W | 9/27/2010 | 2 | bcc on my chest | Blisters, oozing ,bleeding, definitely making me ill. Nausea, extreme fatique, low grade temp, depressed. Unable to do any of my daily activities. | I had to quit after 10 days. I am so ill, flu-like symptoms except only low grade temp. I've been using it on my chest 5 days on 2 days off. Besides the fact I look horrible, which I knew I would, but I feel worse. I hope this works, but I won't try it again. Trying to get into my Dr. I hope it works for others it just made me too ill. | F | 47 | 10 days 1X day | 9/22/2010 | 4 | Superficial basal cell carcinoma | Redness, swelling, scabbing, oozing, crusting, bleeding,itching, tingling, fatigue, headaches | I was diagnosed with BCC on the left side of my nose in the fall of 2007 and underwent surgery. In 2009, the cancer had returned. I underwent surgery again with freezing. In 2010, it came back again in the same spot. I wanted the cancer gone and after two previous surgeries, I decided to try Aldara. I had a severe reaction with all the side effects listed. But I continued using it. I read the insert that came with it front to back understanding that it is a topical "chemotherapy" working with my immune system to kill the cancer. I used it for six weeks, five days using it with 2 days off. I applied the minimal amount needed to cover the area, left on for 8 hours and then washed it off,staying out of the sun and not tightly covering it when I went out per the insert instructions. The cancer went from the size of a small pimple to about the size of a half dollar. It was scary the way it looked and I almost quit using it in week 3, but I wanted the cancer gone.I am so glad I did! Three weeks after completing the six week course, my skin looks so good and my dermatologist gave me an "all clear, cancer gone". I wish I had used it the first time I was diagnosed and I wouldn't have the scar from the previous two surgeries since Aldara does not leave a scar. I will definitely use it again for any future BCC. I rated it a 4, because I'm just 3 weeks out of treatment and for me, a five would warrant no recurrent cancer in that spot for a few years. | F | 47 | 6 weeks 5% 1X day | 9/21/2010 |